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Woman's robe with peonies and shou medallions

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The woman's robe is dark-colored with a floral pattern featuring peonies. It has a short, wide sleeve and a A-line silhouette that flares out slightly at the bottom. The robe has a round neckline and appears to fasten at the top with a center front closure. Two borders on either side of the sleeves are patterned with geometric designs. The robe's main design element consists of a repeating pattern of stylized flowers, specifically peonies, interspersed with medallions bearing a shou symbol. A border around the hem and cuffs features an intricate floral design, while the robe's body is framed by a decorative panel on either side with the same geometric motif as the sleeves.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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